2004 income tax and property tax credit assistance offered

The Genesee County Office for the Aging is available to offer free income tax preparation for low to moderate income taxpayers and/or property tax credit (IT-214) assistance. Volunteers trained by the IRS and NY State Department of Taxation are available by appointment only for income tax preparation. Some volunteers have been trained to process computerized income tax forms. For those needing only IT-214 Form assistance, the Office for the Aging staff will be available by appointment after March 15.

• Income Tax Preparation: Batavia-Genesee Senior Center, 2 Bank Street, Batavia, 343-1611. Preference given to Genesee County seniors over age 60.
• Orleans Community Action Committee, 5073 Clinton Street Road, Batavia, 343-7798.
• Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross Street, Batavia, 343-9559. (for tax questions and assistance - Wednesdays - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

Forms will be available for the clients scheduled for appointments. Forms are also available at local banks, libraries, and post offices for those needing forms, but not assistance. A volunteer will be available for general information and to offer assistance with paper income tax returns at Richmond Memorial Library in Batavia on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the months of January, February, March and April. State Forms can also be obtained from the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance by calling 1-800-462-8100. Federal forms can be obtained from the Internal Revenue Service by calling 1-800-829-3676.